{"title":"Peter Leigh","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Leigh specialises in exploring the fascinating world of vintage technology and nostalgic gadgets. His books delve into the design, history and cultural impact of retro computers, consoles and quirky inventions, appealing to both technology enthusiasts and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond engineering marvels, Leigh also offers engaging insights into food and cooking, blending technical precision with a passion for flavour and tradition. His works invite readers to appreciate the craftsmanship behind both classic technology and culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-nostalgia-nerds-retro-tech-computer-consoles-games-by-peter-leigh-9781781575703","title":"The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles \u0026 Games","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember what a wild frontier the early days of home gaming were? Manufacturers released new consoles at a breakneck pace; developers created games that kept us up all night, then went bankrupt the next day. And what self-respecting kid didn't beg their parents for an Atari or a Nintendo? This explosion of computers, consoles, and games was genuinely unlike anything the tech world has seen before or since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly researched and geeky trip down memory lane pulls together the most entertaining stories from this dynamic era, and brings you the classic tech that should never be forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles \u0026amp; Games\u003c\/em\u003e revives the magic and chaos of the golden age of gaming and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998735454444,"sku":"9781781575703","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8457653482822.jpg?v=1763229388"},{"product_id":"nostalgia-nerds-gadgets-gizmos-gimmicks-by-peter-leigh-9781781578582","title":"Nostalgia Nerd's Gadgets, Gizmos \u0026 Gimmicks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this eagerly-awaited new book from the author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eNostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech\u003c\/i\u003e, Peter Leigh takes a fun, informative and irreverent romp through the history of more than forty pieces of personal tech, charting the successes, failures and oddities from over five decades of our obsession with gadgetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Teasmade to the TomTom, mankind has been on a constant hunt for gimmicks that make life easier, faster, and more entertaining. As yesterday's 'must-haves' become today's museum pieces, there's no better time to take a nostalgic trip through tech's back catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431756284140,"sku":"9781781578582","price":43.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781781578582.jpg?v=1774557249"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-leigh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}